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CONTENTS GB
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
FREEZING FOOD
FOOD STORAGE
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
For best use of your appliance, please read
the instructions and product description
sheets carefully. These contain a description
of your appliance and useful tips for storing
food.
Keep the instruction booklet and product
description sheets carefully for future use.
• After unpacking the appliance, check for
damage. Any damage must be reported to
the supplier within 24 hours.
• Following installation, wait at least 2
hours without moving the appliance
before connecting it to the mains supply;
this will allow the refrigerant circuit to
reach optimum efficiency.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, please refer to the chapter
“Installation”.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
and marked with the recycling symbol .
Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
The freezer is made of recyclable material.
Dispose of the appliance in conformity wit h local
environmental regulations.
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance must be delivered to
an authorised collection centre for the recovery
of refrigerant gas.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a Isobutane). For further details, refer to the rating
plate located on the rear of the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not cover or obstruct the air vent of the
appliance.
• Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer: risk of
“cold” burns.
• Do not allow children to play or hide inside
the freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside
and suffocating.
• Keep the keys in a separate place and out of
reach of children: risk of children becoming
locked inside the appliance.
• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs (if provided).
• Before servicing or cleaning the appliance,
unplug it from the mains or disconnect the
electrical power supply.
• The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
FREEZING FOOD
Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and production of ice
cubes.
FREEZING FOOD
• Defrost the appliance when ice build-up on
the freezer walls is excessive (see “Care and
Maintenance”).
• At least 24 hours before storing fresh food in
the freezer, switch the rapid freeze button on.
For freezers without this button, turn the
thermostat to maximum position.
• Observe the maximum freezing capacity
specified on the rating plate.
• Keep the lid of the appliance closed for
24 hours. At the end of this period, switch off
the rapid freeze button.
• To freeze the maximum amount of food
specified on the rating plate (see figure D
in the chapter “Installation”), extend the
prefreezing period to 48 hours.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
• This appliance is intended to come into
contact with foodstuffs and conforms to
D.L. 108 of 25.01.1992 (European Directive
89/109/EEC).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas having low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
PREPARATION OF FRESH FOOD FOR
FREEZING
• Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic
bags, polyethylene containers with lids,
provided they are suitable for freezing foods.
• Food must be fresh, mature and of prime
quality in order to obtain high quality frozen
food.
• Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably
be frozen as soon as they are picked to
maintain the full original nutritional value,
texture, colour and flavour.
• Some meat, especially game, should be
hung before it is frozen.
Note:
• Always leave hot food to cool before placing
in the freezer.
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FREEZING FOOD
FREEZING OF FRESH FOODS
Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with
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the walls of the freezer, as shown in the
adjacent figure:
A) - foods to be frozen,
B) - foods already frozen.
Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct
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contact with food already frozen.
For best and fastest freezing, foods should
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be split into small portions; this will also be
useful when the frozen items are to be used
FOOD STORAGE
For storing fresh frozen foods, refer to the
adjacent table.
CLASSIFICATION OF FROZEN FOODS
Put the frozen products into the freezer and
classify them.
The storage date should be indicated on the
packs, to allow use within expiry dates.
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MONTHS
A
B
FOOD
ADVICE FOR STORING FROZEN FOOD
When purchasing frozen food products:
ensure that the packaging is not damaged
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(frozen food in damaged packaging may
have deteriorated). If the package is swollen
or has damp patches, it may not have been
stored under optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already begun.
When shopping, leave frozen food
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purchases until last and transport the
products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
Once at home, place the frozen foods
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immediately in the freezer.
Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to
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the minimum. Respect the best-before date
on the package.
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Always observe the storage information on
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the package.
Note:
Eat fully or partially defrosted foods
immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food
is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked,
the food can be refrozen.
If there is a long power failure:
• do not open the freezer lid except to place
ice packs (if available) over the frozen
foods on the right and left of the freezer.
This will slow down the temperature
increase speed.
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DEFROSTING THE FREEZER
The appliance should be defrosted when the
thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Remove the packs of food from the freezer
and wrap them close together in newspaper.
Store in a very cool place or thermally
insulated bag.
• Leave the freezer lid open.
• Remove the internal defrost water drain plug
(depending on model).
• Remove the external defrost water drain plug
(depending on model) and reposition it as
shown in figure (A).
• Place a bowl beneath the drainage channel
to collect the residual water. If available, use
the separator (B).
• Speed up defrosting by using a spatula to
detach the ice from the freezer walls.
• Remove the ice from the bottom of the
freezer.
• In order to avoid permanent damage to
the freezer interior, do not use pointed
or sharp metal instruments for removing
the ice.
• Do not use abrasive products or heat up
the interior artificially.
• Dry the interior of the freezer
compartment thoroughly.
• On completion of the defrosting, refit the
plug.
• Switch on the appliance again.
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B
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To obtain the best results from your appliance,
carry out cleaning and maintenance at least
once a year.
• Remove the ice from the upper edge.
• Clean the inside after defrosting, using a
sponge dampened with warm water and/or
mild detergent.
• Clean the motor cooling grille (depending on
model).
• Remove dust from the condenser on the rear
of the appliance.
Note:
Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the
appliance.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers
or stain-removers (e.g. acetone,
trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The red LED remains lit.
• Defrosting in progress?
• Contents impeding correct closure of the
freezer lid?
• Appliance too near a source of heat?
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
• Are the ventilation grille and condenser
clean?
2. Appliance is excessivelly noisy.
• Is the appliance level?
• Is the appliance in contact with other
fixtures or items that could give rise to
vibration?
• Has the packaging been removed from
under the freezer?
Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating
circuit after the compressor cuts out are
perfectly normal
3. The green light is off and the appliance is
not working.
• Is there a power failure?
• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
• Is the electric cable intact?
4. The green light is off and the appliance is
working.
• The green light is not work ing. Contact After
Sales Service for a replacement.
5. Compressor runs continuously.
• Have hot foods been put in the freezer?
• Has the freezer lid been open for a long
time?
• Is the appliance located in a room which is
too hot or too close to a source of heat?
• Is the thermostat setting correct?
• Rapid freeze button pressed inadvertently?
6. Too much ice on the upper edge.
• Are the defrost water drainage plugs
correctly positioned?
• Is the lid correctly closed?
• Is the appliance lid seal damaged or
deformed?
(See chapter “Installation”).
• Have the 4 protection pieces been
removed?
(See chapter “Installation”).
7. Formation of condensation on the
external walls of the freezer.
• It is normal for condensation to form under
certain atmospheric conditions (humidity
above 85%) or if the appliance is located in
a damp or poorly ventilated room. The
performance of the freezer is in no way
affected.
8. The layer of ice on the internal walls of the
freezer is not uniform.
• This phenomenon is quite normal.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service
1. See if you can solve the problem yourself
with the help of the “Troubleshooting guide”).
2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the
problem has been solved. If it has not,
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply and wait for about an hour before
switching on again.
3. If the problem persists, contact After Sales
Service.
Specify:
• the nature of the problem,
• the model,
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• the Service number
(the number after the word
SERVICE on the data plate
on the rear of the
appliance),
• your full address,
• your telephone number and
area code.
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INSTALLATION
• Unpack the appliance and ensure that the
various elements (plastic bags, polystyrene
pieces, etc.) are well out of the reach of
children.
• Remove the 4 protection pieces inserted
between lid and appliance (A).
• Important
protection pieces (A), used to protect the
lid during transport, in the capacitor
plastic holder recess on the rear of the
appliance (E).
This operation is necessary in order to
ensure the proper distance of the appliance
from the wall.
• Remove the packaging from the bottom
(B) of the freezer.
• After connecting the appliance to the
mains, when the right temperature has
been reached (about an hour), ensure that
the fast freeze function is inactive (yellow
LED is off).
• During the freezing phase, the lid does
not open until the right temperature has
been reached (about 1 hour).
• Ensure that the defrosting water drainage
plug is correctly positioned (C).
• Ensure that the lid seal is not damaged: to
remove any deformation, warm the seal with
a hair dryer.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, ensure that the voltage corresponds
to that given on the rating plate (see figure
below).
• After the freezer has been installed, check
that it is not resting on the mains cable.
• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated
room. Avoid locations near a source of heat
or in direct sunlight.
• For optimum appliance operation and in
order to avoid damage when the lid is
opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm from
the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides.
• Fit the accessories.
: place two of the four
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Electrical connections must be made in
accordance with local regulations.
• Data regarding voltage and absorbed power
are given on the rating plate on the rear of the
appliance (D).
• Regulations require that the appliance is
earthed. The manufacturer declines all
liability for injury to persons or animals
and for damage to property resulting from
failure to observe the above procedures
and reminders.
• If the plug and socket are not of the same
type, have the socket replaced by a qualified
electrician.
• Do not use extension leads or adaptors.
DISCONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Electrical disconnection must be possible
either by unplugging the appliance or by
means of a double-pole switch located upline
from the socket.
A
C
B
70 mm
70 mm
70 mm
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For Great Britain only
Warning
earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in
this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse
to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3. Refit both into plug.
- this appliance must be
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)
1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth
symbol or coloured green or green and
yellow.
2. The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “N”
or coloured black.
3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “L”
or coloured red.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a
fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not
be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour
insert or the colour embossed in words on the
base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from
your local electrical store.
Connection to a rewirable plug
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlet, then it should be cut off and dispos ed of in
order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it
be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.
A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted
to the cable.
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For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain
will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and
socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. In
this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN
AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH
contact, and the two wires to the two pins,
irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket
must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse.
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